Emerald High School

150 Bypass 225, Greenwood, SC 29646 | (864) 941-5730
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Student Enrollment: 939
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School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Les Gamble
  • Fax: (864) 941-3487
  • Website: www.gwd50.k12.sc.us
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 939
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 40.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 23.5
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 465 (49.5%)
  • Females: 474 (50.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 63 (6.7%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 396 (42.2%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 459 (48.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Emerald High School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian10.1%
Black34336.5%
Asian101.1%
Hispanic373.9%
White54858.4%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Emerald High School
  Number Percent
9th Grade29231.1%
10th Grade24826.4%
11th Grade22023.4%
12th Grade17919.1%
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
  • Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 53%
  • Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:47%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
  • Average Teaching Experience: 14 Years
  • Average Salary: $41,072
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
Emerald High School Teacher Experience in Years
  Salary Percent
1-5 Years of Teaching Experience$30,95828%
More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience$44,89973%
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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